AC NOV (8-14) MCQ Print Out Version

AFFAIRSCLOUD NOV (8-14)
1. Home Ministry released Rs. 113.36 crore to 6 border states namely Assam, Nagaland, Sikkim,
Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP), on
November 7, 2018?
1) Rs 456.98 crore
2) Rs 113.36 crore
3) Rs 567.75 crore
4) Rs 220.75 crore
5) None of these
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 2) Rs 113.36 crore

Explanation:
On November 7, 2018, the Home Ministry released Rs. 113.36 crore to 6 border states under the Border
Area Development Programme (BADP). The 6 states where the amount was released were: Assam,
Nagaland, Sikkim, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand. With this release the total amount released so far
during this fiscal to the States having International Border is Rs. 637.98 crore. Earlier, in September 2018,
the centre released Rs.399.24 crore for 10 states along the international borders under this programme.The
amount released in 2017-18 was Rs. 1,100-crore.
2. Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) WAPCOS and which company signed a MoU providing end-to-end
solutions for passenger ropeway projects, on 7th November 2018?
1) General Electrical
2) Schneider
3) Doppelmayr
4) FLSmith
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Doppelmayr
Explanation:
On November 7, 2018, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River
Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari oversaw the MOU signing of between WAPCOS
and Doppelmayr for providing end-to-end solutions for passenger ropeway projects.
The MoU includes:
• Preparing feasibility studies, detailed project reports, construction, equipment supply, operation and
maintenance, etc.
• Enabling development of ropeway projects in various states using globally accepted standards for
passenger safety and reliability.
3. Which district was renamed as Ayodhya by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 7th
November 2018?
1) Faizabad
2) Ghaziabad
3) Kanpur
4) Allahabad
5) None of these
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Answer – 1) Faizabad
Explanation:
On November 7, 2018, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath renamed Faizabad as Ayodhya, the
birthplace of Lord Ram. The Faizabad district comprises the twin towns of Faizabad and Ayodhya on the
banks of the river Saryu. He also announced a medical college that would be named after Lord Ram’s
father in the epic Ramayana, Raja Dashrath. An airport in Ayodhya will be named after Lord Ram.
4. Ekana International Cricket Stadium located in which city was renamed as the “Bharat Ratan Atal
Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium”, on 7th November 2018?
1) Indore
2) Jaipur
3) Nagpur
4) Lucknow
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Lucknow
Explanation:
On November 7, 2018, UP Governor Ram Naik approved renaming of Ekana International Cricket Stadium
in Lucknow in the memory of late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. As per the proposal, the Ekana International
Cricket Stadium in Lucknow was renamed as the “Bharat Ratan Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket
Stadium“. It has a seating capacity of around 50,000. It was renamed as a token of acknowledgement
towards the late Vajpayee, who represented Lucknow in the parliament for five consecutive times between
1991 and 2009. This change was done ahead of the India-West Indies T20I international match that will be
hosted at the venue for the first time.
5. Which state launched the technology-driven and citizen-friendly ‘Mo bus’ service, on 6th November
2018?
1) Gujarat
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) Bihar
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Odisha
Explanation:
On 6th November 2018, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the technology-driven and
citizen-friendly ‘Mo bus’ service in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Mo bus service has facilities like: free wi-fi,
CCTV surveillance, public information display system and on board announcements. Mo bus service will
cover 9 routes in Bhubaneswar in the first phase. Mo Bus mobile app will also be launched through which
passengers can book tickets and find the locations of the vehicle. Mo bus service has been launched for the
residents of Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri. Nearly 300 buses will be launched in 3 phases.
6. New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched QR-enabled fridge magnets for digital payment
of bills, in collaboration with a start-up named SignCatch and which bank?
1) Axis Bank
2) ICICI Bank

3) HDFC Bank
4) State Bank of India (SBI)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Axis Bank

Explanation:
On November 4, 2018, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) launched a “smart” initiative to distribute
quick response-enabled smiley fridge magnets to its consumers. This is a collaborative project between:
NDMC, a Delhi-based retail tech startup called SignCatch and the Axis Bank for the initiative.
7. HDFC Bank raised interest rates on deposits by up to ____ % for various tenors, on 7th November
2018?
1) 0.5 %
2) 1 %
3) 1.5 %
4) 2 %
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 0.5 %
Explanation:
On November 7, 2018, HDFC Bank raised interest rates on deposits by up to 0.5 per cent for various
tenors. Similarly, Bank of Baroda hiked lending rates by 0.1 per cent. HDFC Bank will further bring about
changes in interest rate on deposits below Rs 1 crore for various tenors. Bank of Baroda announced that the
1-year MCLR is applicable irrespective of the total home loan amount and is available for a tenure of up to
30years.
8. Central and Andhra Pradesh governments and the World Bank have signed loan agreement for
_____ dollars to enhance agricultural productivity of poor farmers in Andhra Pradesh, on 7th
November 2018?
1) $172.20 million
2) $354.80 million
3) $262.98 million
4) $342.75 million
5) None of these
Answer – 1) $172.20 million

Explanation:
On November 7, 2018, the Central and Andhra Pradesh governments and the World Bank have signed the
loan agreement for $172.20 million to enhance agricultural productivity, profitability, and climate
resilience of poor and marginalised farmers in Andhra Pradesh. The agreement for the project was signed
by:
• Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance,
• P S Raghavaiah, State Project Director, APIIATP on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradeshand
• Junaid Ahmad, Country Director, World Bank India.

9. 1st Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), Mahesh Kumar, on behalf of
India pledged contributions of _____ dollars for various UN agencies and development activities, on
7th November 2018?
1) USD 13.36 million
2) USD 50 million
5) None of these
Answer – 1) USD 13.36 million

Explanation:
On November 7, 2018, 1st Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, Mahesh Kumar, on behalf of
India pledged contributions of USD 13.36 million for the various UN agencies and development activities.
This pledge was taken during the 2018 United Nations Pledging Conference for Development Activities at
the UN Headquarters in New York, USA. About 19 countries pledged a total of USD 425.69 million at the
Pledging Conference, reflecting an increase from the 2017 amount of USD 398.98 million.
10. Name the Indian actor who was honoured as a ‘Distinguished Fellow’ by IndiaGlobal, at the 3rd
IndiaGlobal Summit held at MIT Sloan School of Management in Boston, United States, on 3rd
November 2018?
1) Amitabh Bachchan
2) Kamal Hassan
3) Anupam Kher
4) Shah Rukh Khan
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Anupam Kher

Explanation:
On November 3, 2018, Veteran actor Anupam Kher was honoured as a ‘Distinguished Fellow’ by
IndiaGlobal. The fellowship was given at the 3rd IndiaGlobal Summit was held at the prestigious MIT
Sloan School of Management in Boston. The event was facilitated by MIT Sloan India Business Club. He
is a former chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).
11. Who won the fourth annual “Breakthrough Junior Challenge” for 2018, a US-based global science
video competition?
1) Nishanth Kakkar
2) Samay Godika
3) Pihu Chawla
4) Chavvi Mittal
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Samay Godika

Explanation:
Samay Godika won the fourth annual “Breakthrough Junior Challenge” for 2018, a global science video
competition. Samay Godika is 16 years old. He is a native of Boston. He now lives in India and studies at
the National Public School-Koramangala in Bengaluru. He submitted a video in the life sciences category

on circadian rhythms for the US-based Breakthrough Junior Challenge. He will receive $400,000 (nearly
Rs. 2.92 crore) in educational prizes for himself, his teacher and his school. He will receive a $250,000
college scholarship. His ninth and tenth grade science teacher Pramila Menon will get $50,000. His school
will receive an advanced science lab worth $100,000.
12. India was re-elected as a Member of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council at
the elections held during ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 at _____, on 7th November 2018?
1) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2) New York, United States
3) Melbourne, Australia
4) Vienna, Austria
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Explanation:
On November 7, 2018, India was re-elected as a Member of the International Telecommunications Union
(ITU) Council at the elections of the council held during ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 at Dubai,
UAE. India would be the Member of ITU Council for 4 more years (2019-2022). India secured the 3rd rank
among the 13 countries , by getting 165 votes, from the Asia-Australasia region. Globally, it ranked 8th
among the 48 countries.
13. Who has been appointed the new chairman of Citigroup?

1) Tom Scavo
2) Carlos Sollis
3) Carmen Hecter
4) John Dugan
5) None of these
Answer – 4) John Dugan

Explanation:
Citigroup has appointed John Dugan, a former comptroller of the currency, as its new chairman. John
Dugan is 63 years old. He will succeed Michael O’Neill, who will retire at the end of 2018. John Dugan has
been on Citi’s board for more than a year. He was comptroller of the currency from 2005 to 2010. He had
served as counsel to the Senate banking committee and as an official at the Treasury department. He also
served on the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision from 2007 to 2009.
14. Name National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s telescope that has spotted a
formation of galaxies that look like a smiling face in the sky?
1) Kepler Space Telescope
2) Hubble Space telescope
3) Galaxy Space Telescope
4) Exeter Space Telescope
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Hubble Space telescope

Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Hubble Space telescope has spotted a formation
of galaxies that look like a smiling face in the sky. The image of galaxies looking like a smiling face was
captured with Hubble telescope’s Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3). The image shows galaxies of all shapes,
colours and sizes, many of them belonging to galaxy cluster SDSS J0952+3434. Below the centre, there is
a formation of galaxies that looks like a smiling face. Two yellow-hued blobs are at the top similar to an arc
of light.
15. Who won the singles title in the L&T Mumbai Open at the Cricket Club of India courts, in Mumbai,
on 4thNovember 2018?
1) Luksika Kumkhum
2) Natela Dzalamidze
3) Veronika Kudermetova
4) Barbora Stefakova
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Luksika Kumkhum

Explanation:
On 4th November 2018, Thailand’s Luksika Kumkhum won her first WTA (Women’s Tennis Association)
title by winning the singles title in the L&T Mumbai Open at the Cricket Club of India courts, in Mumbai.
Luksika Kumkhum defeated Russia’s Irina Khromacheva 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the final and won the singles title
of the L&T Mumbai Open. She won $20,000 and 160 WTA points. Total prize money of the tournament
was $125000. In the Doubles, Natela Dzalamidze and Veronika Kudermetova of Russia won the title by
defeating Bibiane Schoofs of Netherlands and Barbora Stefakova of Czech Republic 6-4, 7-6(4).
16. Who is the author of the book “Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of A.R. Rahman”,
launched in Mumbai on 3rd November 2018?
1) Krishna Trilok
2) Sathish Patil
3) Mukund Pranesh
4) Saran Tiwari
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Krishna Trilok

Explanation:
On 3rd November 2018, Oscar award winning musician A.R. Rahman’s biography “Notes of a Dream: The
Authorized Biography of A.R. Rahman” was launched in Mumbai. The biography has been written by
author Krishna Trilok. It has been launched in association with Landmark and Penguin Random House.
The biography narrates the journey of A.R. Rahman and unveils parts of his creative and personal life that
are not known to many people.
17. When was International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed
Conflict observed?
1) November 5
2) November 6
3) November 7
4) November 9
5) None of these

Answer – 2) November 6
Explanation:
On 6th November 2018, International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict was observed all over the world. In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly declared
November 6 as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict. This is an annual observance. This day aims to create awareness about the damaging
effects of war and armed conflict on the environment.
STATIC GK based on Current Affairs
1. Who is the Secretary General of International Telecommunications Union (ITU) headquartered in

Geneva, Switzerland?
Answer
Houlin Zhao
2. Where is Sri Venkateswara National Park located?
Answer
Andhra Pradesh
3. Name the Secretary General and headquarters of World Bank?
Answer
Secretary-General – Jim Yong Kim; Headquarters – Washington D.C., USA
4. What is the tag line of Bank Of Baroda?
Answer
India’s International Bank
5. Who is the MD of HDFC Bank?
Answer
Aditya Puri
1. Name the head of the 3-member inter-ministerial committee constituted by Odisha government to
address issues raised by farmers, on 6th November 2018?
1) Nitish Kumar
2) Shashi Bhusan Behera
3) Surjya Narayan Patro
4) Pradeep Moharathy
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Shashi Bhusan Behera

Explanation:
On November 6, 2018, the Odisha government constituted a 3-member inter-ministerial committee to
address issues raised by farmers. The committee will be headed by: Finance Minister Shashi Bhusan
Behera. Other members of the committee are: Agriculture & Panchayatiraj Minister Pradeep Moharathy
and Cooperative Minister Surjya Narayan Patro. Issues to be discussed are: welfare of the farmers and
development of agriculture in the state.
2. Meghalaya government announced _____ rupees investment in the second phase of Aqua Mission, on
8th November 2018?
1) Rs 378 crore
2) Rs 675 crore
3) Rs 785 crore
4) Rs 239 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 378 crore

Explanation:
On November 8, 2018, Meghalaya government announced Rs 378 crore investment in the second phase of
Aqua Mission. It is the state’s flagship aquaculture mission aimed at cutting down fish imports into the hill
state. The 2nd edition was announced by Fisheries Minister Comingone Ymbon at the 5th state aqua
festival held here at the U Soso Tham auditorium.
3. Unemployment rate in India has increased to _____% in October 2018, the highest in 2 years, as per
a study by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy?
1) 7.2 %
2) 6.9 %
3) 6.5 %
4) 7.5 %
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 6.9 %
Explanation:
Unemployment rate in India has increased to 6.9% in October 2018, the highest in 2 years, as per a study
by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. Labour participation rate, a measure of the proportion of
adults willing to work, has declined to 42.4%, the lowest since January 2016. Estimated number of persons
employed during October 2018 was 397 million. This is 2.4% lower compared to the 407 million persons
employed in October 2017. Count of the unemployed persons actively looking for jobs almost doubled to
29.5 million in October 2018 from 14 million in July 2017 (and 21.6 million in October 2017).
4. Which state government has signed an agreement with the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) to
organize an international tribal film festival in the state, in January 2019?
1) Meghalaya
2) Odisha
3) Maharashtra

4) Arunachal Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh government has signed a pact with the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) to organize
an international tribal film festival in the state. The three-day festival is scheduled for January 2019. It will
showcase films on tribal communities from around the world.
5. Which country will have the largest number of people in the world of college-going age by 2030, as
per UK India Business Council’s report named ‘Beyond the Top 200-Effective International
Collaboration for Indian Higher Education’?
1) England
2) Ireland
3) India
4) Scotland
5) None of these
Answer – 3) India
Explanation:
On November 5, 2018, UK India Business Council released its report named: ‘Beyond the Top 200-
Effective International Collaboration for Indian Higher Education’. India’s rise to superpower status has
been accelerated by the government’s efforts at new higher education policy. This would enable young
Indians to receive the world’s best higher education in India. By 2030 India will have the largest number of
people in the world of college-going age – a staggering 140 million. Currently there are 736 universities in
India educating 28.6 million students. India will need at least another 1,500 institutions by 2030 to
accommodate this huge influx of students.
6. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced minimum tenor for borrowing through External Commercial
Borrowing (ECB) for infrastructure firms from 5 years to _____ years?
1) 2
2) 4
3) 3
4) 1
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 3
Explanation:
On November 8, 2018, Reserve Bank of India liberalised the rules governing external commercial
borrowing for infrastructure firms in terms of both tenure and the hedging requirements. The modified
norms states:
• Reduction in minimum tenor for borrowing through the ECB route, from 5 years to 3 years.
• The average maturity requirement for mandatory hedging has been reduced to 5 years from earlier 10
years.

7. Moody’s Investor Service in its report titled ‘Global Macro Outlook 2019-20′ stated that Indian
economy will slow down to what percent in 2019?
1) 7.3 %
2) 7. 5 %
3) 7.7 %
4) 7.9 %
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 7.3 %
Explanation:
On November 8, 2018, Moody’s Investor Service in its report titled ‘Global Macro Outlook 2019-20′ stated
that Indian economy will slow down to 7.3% in 2019. Indian economy will expand 7.4 per cent in 2018, but
the growth will slow down to 7.3 per cent in the next fiscal. The economy grew 7.9 per cent in the first half
(January-June) of 2018, reflecting post demonetisation base effect. The downfall has been cited cause of
the effect of domestic demand on higher borrowing cost due to rising interest rates.
8. United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and which organisation signed a MoU to help
achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 for a world with zero hunger, on 8th November
2018?
1) Alibaba Group
2) Infosys Foundation
3) HSBC Group
4) SpaceX
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Alibaba Group

Explanation:
On November 8, 2018, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Alibaba Group (Alibaba)
entered into a strategic partnership to support efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2
– a world with zero hunger. The MOU was signed at Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou, China, by:
WFP’s Executive Director, David Beasley, and Alibaba Partner and Chairman of the Alibaba Foundation,
Sun Lijun. Under the framework, Alibaba will provide its leading technology and resources to support the
digital transformation of WFP’s operations. Alibaba Cloud the cloud computing arm of Alibaba, will
collaborate with WFP to develop a digital “World Hunger Map” to monitor the status of global hunger.
9. United States exempted India from imposition of certain sanctions for the development of the
strategically-located Chabahar Port in which country, on 7th November 2018?
1) Iraq
2) Iran
3) Egypt
4) Kuwait
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Iran
Explanation:
On November 7, 2018, the United States exempted India from imposition of certain sanctions for the

development of the strategically-located Chabahar Port in Iran. It also granted a waiver for the construction
of a railway line from the Iranian port city to the Afghan border and Afghanistan’s continued imports of
Iranian petroleum products. All these sanctions were made under the Iran Freedom and Counter-
Proliferation Act of 2012 (IFCA).
10. A new world record was set as 3,01,152 diyas were lit on the banks of River Sarayu, during
Deepostav 2018, in _____, on 6th November 2018?
1) Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
2) Rajkot, Gujarat
3) Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:
On 6th November 2018, a new world record was set as 3,01,152 diyas were lit on the banks of River
Sarayu, during Deepostav 2018, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Deepostav 2018 was organised by Uttar
Pradesh government on the occasion of Diwali. It has entered the Guinness Book of Records for lighting
3,01,152 earthen lamps. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and South Korean first lady Kim-
Jung Sook were present while achieving this feat. They also performed ‘aarti’ with the earthen lamps. Yogi
Adityanath also announced that a new airport will be named after Lord Rama, and a medical college will be
named after Raja Dashratha in Uttar Pradesh.
11. Name the world’s first woman amputee to climb Mount Everest, who was awarded an honorary
doctorate by the University of Strathclyde of United Kingdom in Glasgow, Scotland, on 6th
November 2018?
1) Arunima Sinha
2) Santosh Yadav
3) Anita Kundu
4) Arun Vajpai
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Arunima Sinha

Explanation:
On 6th November 2018, Arunima Sinha was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of
Strathclyde of United Kingdom in Glasgow, Scotland. She has been awarded for her inspirational
achievements in mountaineering. She is 30 years old. In 2013, she became the world’s first woman
amputee to climb Mount Everest. She is a former Indian national Volleyball player. Her left leg was
amputated below the knee after being thrown from a train while resisting a robbery.
12. Who has been chosen for Maharashtra government’s Natvarya Prabhakar Panshikar Lifetime
Achievement award in the field of theatre?
1) Vinayak Thorat
2) Jayant Sawarkar
3) Manish Tiwari
4) Ajay Sisodia
5) None of these

Answer – 2) Jayant Sawarkar

Explanation:
Marathi actor Jayant Sawarkar will be awarded the Maharashtra government’s Natvarya Prabhakar
Panshikar Lifetime Achievement award in the field of theatre. Also, Tabla artist Vinayak Thorat will be
awarded the Sangeetacharya Annasaheb Kirloskar Lifetime Achievement. Both the awards consist of cash
prizes of Rs 5 lakh, citation and memento each. Dates for the presentation of the awards have not yet been
announced.
13. Who was awarded ‘Global Education Award’ by Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Dubai, on 8th
November 2018?
1) Rakesh Agarwal
2) Anand Kumar
3) Sudeep Singh
4) Nancy Pereira
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Anand Kumar

Explanation:
On November 8, 2018, Mathematician and Super 30 founder Anand Kumar was awarded ‘Global
Education Award’. This was awarded by Malabar Gold & Diamonds’, flagship company of Malabar
Group, a leading Indian business conglomerate. He was honoured for his “pioneering” contributions to the
field of education. His selection was done from a list of 100 names working in the field of education by a
12-member jury.
14. Who was named chairperson of electric car pioneer Tesla, replacing Elon Musk, on 8th November
2018?
1) Robyn Denholm
2) Sean Anderson
3) John Daniel
4) Preston Young
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Robyn Denholm

Explanation:
On November 8, 2018, electric car pioneer Tesla named Robyn Denholm, chair of the company replacing
Elon Musk. Denholm, prior to this appointment was the chief financial officer with Telstra. She has been
an independent director of Tesla since 2014 and heads its audit committee. Musk had to resign as Tesla
chairman under a September arrangement with US regulators to settle fraud charges.
15. Name the person who was sworn in as the chairperson of Meghalaya’s first Lokayukta, on 8th
November 2018?
1) Pranoy Kumar Musahary
2) Jagdish Mishra
3) Aniketh Ro
4) Rukshaan Singh
5) None of these

Answer – 1) Pranoy Kumar Musahary

Explanation:
On November 8, 2018, Justice (Retd) of Gauhati High Court, Pranoy Kumar Musahary, was sworn in as the
chairperson of Meghalaya’s first Lokayukta. Upon appointment, he urged the Conrad Sangma government
to speed up the appointment of 4 other members of the Lokayukta.
16. Name the person who resigned as United States Attorney General on 7th November 2018?
1) Mike Pompeo
2) Jeff Sessions
3) Matthew Whitaker
4) John Rolland
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Jeff Sessions

Explanation:
On 7th November 2018, United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned from his position, at US
President Donald Trump’s request. Matthew Whitaker has been appointed the acting Attorney General of
United States.
17. Which country unveiled UAV – CH7, its new-generation stealth combat unmanned aerial vehicle
(UAV), on 6thNovember 2018?
1) Japan
2) China
3) South Korea
4) United States
5) None of these
Answer – 2) China
Explanation:
On 6th November 2018, China unveiled UAV – CH7, its new-generation stealth combat unmanned aerial
vehicle (UAV), claimed to be the most advanced drone developed so far by China. It was unveiled at the
Air Show China 2018 in Zhuhai, China. With UAV – CH7, China has become the second country,
following the US, to produce high-altitude long-endurance combat UAVs with advanced penetration
capabilities. UAV – CH7 has internal weapon bays. It can launch weapons, like anti-radiation missiles, air-
to-ground or anti-ship missiles and long-distance precision-guided bombs. It can be customised.
18. Which country unveiled a replica of its first permanently crewed space station, which will replace the
International Space Station?
1) Japan
2) Russia
3) Germany
4) China
5) None of these

Answer – 4) China
Explanation:
China has unveiled a replica of its first permanently crewed space station, which will replace the
International Space Station. The replica was displayed at the Air Show China 2018 held in Zhuhai, China.
The core module was 17 metres in length. It weighed 60 tonnes. 3 astronauts will be permanently stationed
in the orbiting lab. The crew will conduct biological and microgravity research. Assembly would be
completed around 2022. The station will have a lifespan of nearly 10 years. It would be open to all
countries to conduct science experiments.
19. Which union ministry launched an online marketing portal named “Mahila-E-Haat” for promoting
women farmers and entrepreneurs, at the 5th Women of India National Organic Festival 2018 in
New Delhi, on 8thNovember 2018?
1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
2) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
3) Ministry of Human Resource Development
4) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Ministry of Women and Child Development

Explanation:
On November 8, 2018, the Women and Child Development Ministry launched an online marketing portal
named: “Mahila-E-Haat” for promoting women farmers and entrepreneurs. It was launched during the 5th
“Women of India National Organic Festival, 2018” held from October 26 to November 4, 2018 in New
Delhi.
20. The four-yearly review of the Montreal Protocol by United Nations stated that, the ozone layer is
recovering at a rate of 1 to ____ % per decade?
1) 2.5 %
2) 3 %
3) 4 %
4) 5 %
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 3 %
Explanation:
On 5th November 2018, the four-yearly review of the Montreal Protocol by United Nations stated that, the
ozone layer is recovering at a rate of 1 to 3 % per decade. The four-yearly review of the Montreal Protocol,
a 1987 ban on man-made gases that damage the fragile high-altitude ozone layer, was conducted. As per
the report, long-term decrease is seen in the atmospheric abundance of controlled ozone-depleting
substances and recovery of stratospheric ozone is ongoing. Most of the banned gases have been eliminated.
But there is an unexpected increase in production and emissions of CFC-11 from eastern Asia from 2012.
21. Who became the first batsman to score four Twenty20 International (T20I) centuries, on 6th
November 2018?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Virat Kohli
3) Shikhar Dawan
4) MS Dhoni
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rohit Sharma

Explanation:
On 6th November 2018, Rohit Sharma became the first batsman to score four Twenty20 International
(T20I) centuries. He achieved this feat in 58 balls during the second T20I match against the West Indies at
the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. He has surpassed
the record of New Zealand’s Colin Munro who had scored three centuries. He has also surpassed Virat
Kohli to become the highest run-scorer of India in T20Is. Overall, Rohit Sharma is the second-highest run-
scorer now with 2203 runs in T20Is behind New Zeland’s Martin Guptill with 2,271 runs.
22. K P Srivastava passed away following a short term illness, on 6th November 2018. What was his
profession?
1) Politician
2) Businessman
3) Journalist
4) Film maker
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Journalist
Explanation:
On 6th November 2018, K P Srivastava, a former PTI (Press Trust of India) journalist, passed away
following a short term illness. He was 93 years old. He joined PTI as a reporter in Lucknow in 1950s. He
became editor of PTI in 1980s. He also served as a Special Correspondent of PTI. After his retirement, he
was the press advisor to former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar.
23. Vinod Agrawal passed away following a short term illness, in New Delhi, on 6th November 2018. He
was a ____?
1) Singer
2) Actor
3) Scientist
4) Hockey Player
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Singer
Explanation:
On 6th November 2018, Bhajan singer Vinod Agrawal passed away following a short term illness, in New
Delhi. He was 63 years old. He was born in 1955 in New Delhi. He was a popular singer of devotional
songs. He was known for his idiosyncratic and versatile style.
24. When was International Day of Radiology 2018 themed “Cardiac imaging” observed?
1) November 5
2) November 6
3) November 7
4) November 8
5) None of these

Explanation:
On 8th November 2018, International Day of Radiology was observed throughout the world. In 2012,
November 8 was marked as International Day of Radiology, as joint initiative of European Society of
Radiology (ESR), Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and American College of Radiology
(ACR). This day marks the date of discovery of the existence of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in
1895. Main theme of International Day of Radiology 2018 is: Cardiac imaging. Also, November 8 is
observed as World Radiography Day by the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological
Technologists.
25. When was National Cancer Day observed?

1) November 9
2) November 8
3) November 7
4) November 6
5) None of these
Explanation:
November 7 is celebrated as National Cancer Day annually. It was revived by Union Health Minister Dr
Harsh Vardhan in 2014. Indian society of oncology had partnered with four states including Rajasthan,
Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and Himachal Pradesh to launch the ‘Pendharkar model’. Under this, government
staff at district hospitals will be trained in handling cancer care and providing chemotherapy. So far, 125
districts have the ongoing training programme.
1. Where is Balpakhram National Park located?
Answer
Meghalaya
2. Name India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations?
Answer
Syed Akbaruddin
3. Name the Governor of Meghalaya?
Answer
Tathagata Roy
4. Who is the executive director of United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)?
Answer

David Beasley
5. Name the President of Indian society of oncology?
Answer
Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar
1. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced _____ rupees from Chief Minister’s Disaster
Relief Fund for a scheme to offer free education and vocational training to the children of fishermen
who died or went missing in the 2017 Ockhi cyclonic storm?
1) Rs 13.92 crore
2) Rs 250 crore
3) Rs 456 crore
4) Rs 45.50 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 13.92 crore

Explanation:
On Nov.8 2018 The Kerala government has commenced a scheme to offer free education and vocational
training to the children of fishermen who died or went missing in the 2017 Ockhi cyclonic storm. Chief
Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that government would allocate Rs 13.92 crore from the Chief
Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. Benefits of the scheme:-
It expects that 194 students, which includes children at all levels, from lower primary to professional
colleges, have been identified as beneficiaries. The scheme provide a package of:-
• Rs 10,000 per year for children in classes from LKG to Class V,
• Rs 25,000 for children in classes 6 to 10,
• Rs 30,000 for higher secondary students and up to Rs 1,00,000 for students doing graduation.
2. Bihar government has approved a proposal to offer _____ rupees to every girl graduating in 2018
and onwards?
1) Rs 25,000
2) Rs 12,000
3) Rs 45,000
4) Rs 36,000
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 25,000
Explanation:
On 8th November 2018, Bihar government approved a proposal to offer Rs 25,000 to every girl graduating
in 2018 and onwards. This decision was made at the Cabinet meeting chaired by Bihar Chief Minister
Nitish Kumar. The one-time payment will be offered to every girl who graduated from the colleges of
Bihar on or after April 25, 2018, irrespective of pass division, community or region. Bihar Cabinet has
allotted Rs 300 crore for disbursal of this payment to an estimated 1,20,000 girls about clear graduation
course this year. This scheme is a part of a larger government scheme that aims to pay each girl Rs 54000
including payments made to her from birth to graduation.

3. Manipur government signed a MoU with Pricewaterhouse Coopers Pvt. Ltd. and which company for
implementation of Smart City Project in Imphal, on 6th November 2018?
1) Reliance Infra
2) IL&FS Township and Urban Assets Limited
3) L&T Infratech
4) Premium Builders Pvt. Ltd.
5) None of these
Answer – 2) IL&FS Township and Urban Assets Limited

Explanation:
On 6th November 2018, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Manipur
government and IL&FS Township and Urban Assets Limited and Pricewaterhouse Coopers Pvt. Ltd. for
implementation of Smart City Project in Imphal. According to the MoU, the companies will design,
develop, manage and implement Smart City Projects under the Smart City Mission in Imphal. The project
will be finished within 3 years. During signing of the MOU, Manipur Government was represented by
Municipal Administration, Housing and Urban Development (MAHUD) Department Director Th.
Harikumar and IL&FS Township and Urban Assets Limited by its Head-Urban Project (East and North-
East) Chandana Roychowdhury.
4. Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved MoU between India and Italy
for training and education in the fields of ____ on 8th November 2018?
1) Labour and Employment
2) Defence
3) Science and Technology
4) Commerce and Industry
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Labour and Employment

Explanation:
On 8th November 2018, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Italy for training and education in the fields of
Labour and Employment. Advantages of the MoU:
It will facilitate expansion of the training and education activities to promote decent work in the nature of
work, through:
• conducting joint training programmes on training methodologies and techniques
• developing new training modules for various social partners
• organizing customized training programmers in various themes on labour and employment
• undertaking evaluation of training methodologies
• exchanging of good practices in training programmes, especially in labour administration; assisting each
other in the delivery and facilitation of training modules and organizing study visits
• exchanging of trainers for sharing knowledge and information
5. Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved setting up of a Central Tribal
University in Vizianagaram District of which state on 8th November 2018?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Karnataka
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:
On 8th November 2018, Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved setting up of a
Central Tribal University in Andhra Pradesh. Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh will be set up in
Relli village of Vizianagaram District as mentioned in the 13th Schedule to the Andhra Pradesh
Reorganisation Act, 2014 (No. 6 of 2014). Cabinet has also approved provision of Rs. 420 crore for first
phase expenditure in setting up the Central Tribal University.
6. Where did the 5th edition of the 10-day “Women of India National Organic Festival 2018” conclude
on 4thNovember 2018?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Chennai
4) Hyderabad
5) None of these
Answer – 1) New Delhi

Explanation:
The 5th edition of the 10-day “Women of India National Organic Festival 2018” organised by the Ministry
of Women & Child Development concluded on 4th November 2018, at the Indira Gandhi National Centre
for the Arts, Janpath Road, New Delhi. Over the 10 days, women farmers and entrepreneurs from across
the country, participated with vast variety of organic products ranging from food and fabrics to wellness
and personal care participated in this festival, which is an annual affair.
7. Allahabad bank has informed that ____ rupees was infused by centre as an investment during the
current financial year 2018-19?
1) Rs 3,054 crore
2) Rs 2,560 crore
3) Rs 4,500 crore
4) Rs 7,300 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 3,054 crore

Explanation:
On Nov.9 2018 According to a notification to the National Stock Exchange , Allahabad bank has informed
that Rs.3,054 crore was infused by centre as an investment during the current financial year 2018-19. The
bank’s capital adequacy ratio as per Basel-III stood at 6.88 per cent as on June 30, 2018. The government
owned a 71.81 per cent stake in Allahabad Bank at the end of first quarter of FY19. The public sector bank
reported a net loss of Rs 1,944.37 crore for the first quarter this fiscal against a net profit of Rs 28.84 crore,
during the same period last fiscal as the lender saw a 29 per cent fall in its operating profit and a 53.6 per
cent rise in provisions to cover sticky loans.
8. Union government awarded which State Police for “good practices” under the Crime and Criminal
Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), on 30th October 2018?
1) Bihar
2) Tamil Nadu

3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Assam
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Assam
Explanation:
On 30th October 2018, Union government awarded the Assam Police for “good practices” under the Crime
and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), an e-governance project. The award was presented
at the 2-day conference on “CCTNS–Good practices and Success Stories” organised by the National Crime
Record Bureau (NCRB) in New Delhi. Ministry of Home Affairs also awarded Anil Kumar Jha, Special
Director General (CID) of the force, for his outstanding contribution in implementing the project. The
award has been given for citizen centric service delivery. Assam police has automated passport verification
and Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) services using the online CCTNS. Under the CCTNS, a
mobile application was launched recently for ease of availability of services to the citizens.
9. Florist Santiago Lopez from Argentina has named a royal blue rose in honour of which Indian
playback singer?
1) Asha Bhosle
2) Lata Mangeshkar
3) P Susheela
4) P Chitra
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Lata Mangeshkar

Explanation:
A Lata Mangeshkar fan from Argentina, Santiago Lopez, who is a florist by profession, has named a royal
blue rose in honour of the veteran playback singer Lata Mangeshkar. Born on September 28, 1929,
Mangeshkar is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in the country. She is a recipient
of three National Film Awards, 12 Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards, four Filmfare Best
Female Playback Awards and many more.
10. Name the first woman Secretary General of the Lok Sabha who has received one year extension from
December 1, 2018 up to November 30, 2019?
1) Poornima Reddy
2) Snehlata Shrivastava
3) Ajitha Das
4) Praneetha Roy
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Snehlata Shrivastava

Explanation:
On November 8 2018 Speaker Sumitra Mahajan extended tenure of Snehlata Shrivastava, the first woman
Secretary General of the Lok Sabha for one year from December 1, 2018 up to November 30, 2019.She
was scheduled to retire on November 30 2018. She had various experiences by served as Secretary in the
Ministry of Law and Justice and as Special/Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. She was also

handled senior positions in the Madhya Pradesh government, including Principal Secretary in the
departments of Culture and Parliamentary Affairs.
11. Where was the 34th National Junior Athletics Championships 2018 held from 2nd to 5th November
2018?
1) Nagpur, Maharashtra
2) Ranchi, Jharkhand
3) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
4) Kochi, Kerala
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Ranchi, Jharkhand

Explanation:
From 2nd to 5th November 2018, 34th National Junior Athletics Championships 2018 was held at the Birsa
Munda Athletics Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was organized by Jharkhand Athletics Association under
the guidance of Athletics Federation of India (AFI). This is an Annual Athletics event of AFI. Over 2000
athletes from various parts of India took part in the championship. 14 junior national records and 24 meet
marks were created.
12. Name the author of the book ‘Arivu’ on Mouth Cancer, released by former Minister Ramanath Rai,
on 7thNovember 2018, on National Cancer Day in Mangaluru?
1) Dr. Kailash Rao
2) Dr. Murali Mohan Chunthar
3) Dr. Sreenivasan Ram
4) Dr. Renuka Vijaya Raghavan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Dr. Murali Mohan Chunthar

Explanation:
November 7 is observed as National Cancer Awareness Day in India each year. On the same day a book
named “Arivu” on Mouth cancer written by Dr. Murali Mohan Chunthar was released by former Minister
Ramanath Rai in Mangaluru. This book explains about Mouth Cancer and prevention of the disease. He
was a dental surgeon and also DK Home Guard Commandant. He is bringing awareness of mouth cancer
and seriousness about eating tobacco,smoking etc by his book.
13. When was Legal Services Day observed?

1) November 6
2) November 7
3) November 8
4) November 9
5) None of these
Explanation:
Legal Services Day is celebrated every year on 9th of November. The aim of celebrating the Legal Services
Day is to offer the free of charge, proficient and legal services to the people of weaker sections of society.
Legal service day was formed by NALSA which stands for National Legal Services Authority. This day
was first started by the Supreme Court in the year 1995 all across the India to offer help and support to the
weaker and poor group of sections of people which may be women, disabled persons, Scheduled Tribes,
children, Scheduled Castes, human trafficking victims as well as natural calamities victims.
1. Where is Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Answer
Bihar
2. Name the CEO & MD and headquarters of Allahabad Bank?
Answer
CEO & MD – S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao; Headquarters – Kolkata
3. Name the Chairman and Managing Director of Dredging Corporation of India Ltd. (DCIL)?
Answer
Rajesh Tripathi
4. What is the capital and currency of Morocco?
Answer
Capital – Rabat; Currency – Moroccan dirham
5. Who is the governor of Kerala?
Answer
P. Sathasivam
1. Which city ranked as the most congested city in India as per the research titled ‘Mobility &
Congestion in Urban India,’ by National bureau of economic research (NBER)?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Bengaluru
4) Chennai
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Bengaluru
Explanation:

On November 9, 2018, according to a recent research by National bureau of economic research (NBER),
analysis of the current status of mobility in urban India, using Google maps was conducted. The name of
the research paper is: ‘Mobility & Congestion in Urban India,’. It is the first large-scale analysis of traffic
congestion in 154 Indian cities using Google maps. Researchers also analysed 22 million potential trips
throughout the prominent cities of the country. According to the findings, Bangalore tops the index for
most congested city, and Mumbai ranked 2nd. The other top 5 cities in the list of congested cities are: Delhi
(3rd) , Chennai (4th) and Kolkata (5th).
2. Where did Indian Army officials and Chinese PLA troops organize a high-level meeting where they
reaffirmed to strengthen friendship and maintain peace along Line of Actual Control?
1) Bumla, Arunachal Pradesh
2) Kohima, Nagaland
3) Aizwl, Mizoram
4) Guwahati, Assam
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Bumla, Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation:
On November 9, 2018, Indian Army officials and Chinese PLA troops organized a high-level meeting at
Bumla, near Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The two sides reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen
friendship and maintain peace along the 4057-km-long Line of Actual Control separates India from China.
India was by led by Major General PGK Menon and the Chinese side had Major General Li Xi Zhong. This
was the first time major generals of the two countries took part in a border personnel meeting (BPM), since
its initiation in 1990.
3. Supreme Court has approved a separate High Court for which state, which will be the 25th High
Court in India?
1) Sikkim
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Manipur
4) Telangana
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:
Supreme Court has approved a separate High Court for Andhra Pradesh and it will start functioning from
1st January 2019. This will be the 25th High Court in India. It will temporarily function from a makeshift
building. A permanent structure is built in the Justice City complex in Andhra Pradesh’s de-facto capital
Amaravati. At present, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have a common High Court at Hyderabad. This
court will be known as the Telangana High Court from 2019.
4. Election Commission has set up ‘Sangwari’ polling booths in which state to encourage women voters
to vote in the Assembly elections?
1) Bihar
2) Odisha
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Chhattisgarh
5) None of these

Answer – 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Election Commission has set up ‘Sangwari’ polling booths in various constituencies of Chhattisgarh to
encourage women voters to vote in the Assembly elections. ‘Sangwari’ means friend, in Chhattisgarhi
dialect. These women friendly booths will be manned by all-female staff like presiding officers, supervisors
and security personnel. Chief Electoral Officer of Chhattisgarh, Subrat Sahoo announced that, 5 Sangwari
Polling Centres have been set up for women in every assembly segments.
5. Which state cabinet decided to set up development boards for the Matua and Namasudra
communities, on 7thNovember 2018?
1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) None of these
Answer – 4) West Bengal

Explanation:
On November 7, 2018, West Bengal cabinet, headed by CM Mamata Banerjee, decided to set up
development boards for the Matua and Namasudra communities. The names of the two boards will be:
• West Bengal Namasudra Welfare Board and
• West Bengal Matua Welfare Board.
The chairperson and members of the welfare boards will be decided by the State Chief Minister, Ms.
Mamata Banerjee. This decision was taken for social representation and welfare of the 2 communities
present in large numbers in the state. The boards will also ensure better implementation of the
government’s developmental projects.
6. Which state launched GPS Mapping of Government Schools and Personnel Location System, on 6th
November 2018?
1) Kerala
2) Maharashtra
3) Haryana
4) Nagaland
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Nagaland
Explanation:
On November 6, 2018, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio launched GPS Mapping of Government
Schools and Personnel Location System in Kohima. This would help in computerization and digitization of
records of all the government schools. This is a first in the country initiative and was under taken by the
School Education Department of the state.
7. Which state-owned company signed an agreement with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to
acquire Hospital Services Consultancy Corporation (HSCC), on 6th November 2018?
1) NBCC
2) NTPC

3) NLC
4) EESL
5) None of these
Answer – 1) NBCC
Explanation:
On 6th November 2018, state-owned NBCC (formerly National Buildings Construction Corporation
Limited) signed an agreement with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to acquire Hospital Services
Consultancy Corporation (HSCC). Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and NBCC (India) Ltd signed
the share purchase agreement for the transfer of 100 % share holding of HSCC to NBCC. In September
2018, NBCC had announced that, it will buy the government’s stake in HSCC for Rs 285 crore. HSCC
functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It offers consultancy services in healthcare and
other social sectors in India and other countries.
8. The 25th edition of SIMBEX, a Maritime Bilateral Exercise, between India and which country,
started on November 10, 2018, off Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal?
1) Malaysia
2) Singapore
3) South Korea
4) Australia
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Singapore
Explanation:
On November 10, 2018, the 25th edition of SIMBEX, an acronym for “Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral
Exercise” started off of Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, between India and Singapore. The 2018 edition
marks the Silver Jubilee of SIMBEX and will continue till November 21, 2018. The sea phase of this year’s
edition is being conducted under the Command of Rear Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, NM, Flag Officer
Commanding Eastern Fleet. SIMBEX 2018 will be the largest edition since 1994 in terms of scale and
complexity.
9. Which city will be connected to 6 capital cities of South Asian countries by the end of December 2018
to boost
connectivity in the region, as announced in the 2nd Guwahati International Film Festival (GIFF), on
26th October 2018?
1) Kolkata
2) Guwahati
3) Assam
4) New Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Guwahati
Explanation:
On 26th October 2018, Assam Act East Policy Affairs Minister, Chandra Mohan Patowary announced that
Guwahati will be connected to six capital cities of South Asian countries by the end of December 2018 to

boost connectivity in the region. This announcement was made in the 2nd Guwahati International Film
Festival (GIFF).
10. Where was the 5th World Internet Conference (WIC) held from November 7 to 9, 2018?
1) Tokyo, Japan
2) Wuzhen, China
3) Dublin, Ireland
4) New Delhi, India
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Wuzhen, China

Explanation:
From November 7 to 9, 2018, the 5th World Internet Conference (WIC), also known as the Wuzhen
Summit, was held in Wuzhen, China. The conference aimed to bring out exchanges, mutual learning,
cooperation and sharing in the digital fields and stressed on peace and development of the global
cyberspace. Top 15 of the latest scientific and technological achievements in the global internet industry
were unveiled. They were selected from more than 400 candidate projects and programs, aimed at reaching
faster Internet speed, more digital profit, and better web security. Two reports were released on Internet
development in China and the world. More than 20 themed forums and discussions were conducted.
11. Which became the first country in the world to impose a ban on sunscreens toxic to coral reefs, on
10thNovember 2018?
1) Croatia
2) Georgia
3) Palau
4) Iceland
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Palau
Explanation:
On November 10, 2018, Palau became the first country in the world to impose a ban on sunscreens toxic to
coral reefs. The laws passed by the Western Pacific nation will go into effect in 2020. According to the law,
retailers will be fined $1,000 for selling sunscreens that contain 10 chemicals deemed harmed for coral and
marine life. This is part of a larger push to reduce the impact of tourism on the archipelago. Other than
Palau, Hawaii also passed a reef-harming sunscreen ban which will come into effect in 2021. Additionally,
Thailand also announced in October that it would have to close Maya Bay indefinitely.
12. Which institute signed an agreement with US-based Research Institute for Fragrant Materials
(RIFM) for improving quality of fragnant oils, on 10th November 2018?
1) Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
2) Indian Institute of Horticulture (IIH)
3) Indian Institute of Siddha Medicine (IISM)
4) Indian Institute of Natural Medicine (IINM)
5) None of these

Answer – 1) Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
Explanation:
On November 10, 2018, the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) signed an
agreement with US-based Research Institute for Fragrant Materials (RIFM) for improving quality of
fragnant oils. It was signed by:
• Anil Kumar Tripathi, Director CSIR-CIMAP and
• Jim Romane, President of the RIFM at the conclusion of the two-day annual conference of the
International Fragrance Association in Paris.
13. Reserve Bank of India cancelled the certificate of registrations of how many non-banking finance
companies (NBFCs) for unspecified reasons, on 9th November 2018?
1) 31
2) 25
3) 27
4) 35
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 31
Explanation:
On November 9, 2018, the Reserve Bank of India cancelled the certificate of registrations of as many as 31
non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) for unspecified reasons. A majority 27 of the 31 companies
which lost their licences are from Bengal. Bengal is followed by Uttar Pradesh, which has seen four NBFC
licence cancellations. A majority of voluntary application for licence cancellation are also from Bengal.
This can be seen from the fact that it also cancelled the certificate of registrations of 17 NBFCs following a
request by them for the same.
14. Enforcement Directorate (ED) flagged the RBI about the activities of which firm, charging it with
running a ponzi scheme in the name of Islamic banking or halal investment, on November 9, 2018?
1) Ms Ambidant Marketing Private Limited
2) Chennai Investments Private Limited
3) Zerodha Financial Consultants Private Limited
4) Tiwari Mutual Fund Investments Private Limited
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Ms Ambidant Marketing Private Limited

Explanation:
On November 9, 2018, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) flagged the RBI about the activities of a
Karnataka-based firm charging it with running a ponzi scheme “in the name of Islamic banking or halal
investment”. It collected Rs 950 crore funds from gullible investors till now. The name of the firm is Ms
Ambidant Marketing Private Limited, which is run by one S Fareed Ahmed and S Afaq Ahmed. Islamic
banking or halal investment is illegal in India.
15. Which country overtook United States as the 2nd largest smartphone market after China, according
to a report by research firm Canalys?
1) Japan
2) England
3) India
4) Germany
5) None of these
Answer – 3) India
Explanation:
On November 9, 2018, according to a report by research firm Canalys, India overtook US as the 2nd largest
smartphone market after China. China saw a shipment of 100.6 million smartphones in the 3rd quarter
followed by India which saw 40.4 million units during the same period. US was at 40 million units in the
July-September 2018 period. Worldwide smartphone shipments fell by 7.2 per cent year-on-year to 348.9
million units during July-September 2018, a fourth consecutive quarter of decline. This was also the worst
third quarter performance since 2015.
16. Finnish mobile telecom network maker Nokia joined hands with which Indian IT services firm to
work in AI and machine learning driven solutions, on 8th November 2018?
1) Infosys
2) TCS
3) Wipro
4) Mahindra Tech
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Infosys
Explanation:
On November 8, 2018, Finnish mobile telecom network maker Nokia and Indian IT services firm Infosys
joined hands to work in AI and machine learning driven solutions. The partnership will help drive digital
transformation in various sectors, such as: Industries, transportation, energy and manufacturing, media and
entertainment, and education. It will couple technology, products and services from Nokia with platform
solutions, engineering and operations management expertise from Infosys.
17. Indian Sugar Mills Association signed a contract for exporting 50,000 tonnes of raw sugar with a
company named COFCO of which country, on November 10, 2018?
1) South Korea
2) Bangladesh
3) China
4) Myanmar
5) None of these
Answer – 3) China
Explanation:
On November 10, 2018, a contract was signed for exporting 50,000 tonnes of raw sugar by the Indian
Sugar Mills Association with COFCO, a government of China PSU. The export of raw sugar from India to
China will begin early 2019. It is a part of India’s move to export 2 MT of raw sugar to China from 2019
onwards to reduce the $60 billion trade deficit. Raw sugar is the second product after non-basmati rice that
China will import from India.
18. Who was conferred with France’s highest civilian honour ‘Knight of the Legion of Honour’, on 9th
November 2018?
1) Kalki Kochlin
2) Jawahar Lal Sarin
3) Maynard Delfino

4) Celia Sollis
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Jawahar Lal Sarin

Explanation:
On November 9, 2018, Jawahar Lal Sarin was conferred with France’s highest civilian honour ‘Knight of
the Legion of Honour’. It was given by French Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler. He received the
honor due to his outstanding contribution to enhancing Indo-French cultural cooperation and promoting the
French language. He is currently the president of the governing body of Alliance Franaise.
19. Name the Indian freelance journalist, who received the 2018 London Press Freedom Award for
Courage, at the 1st award ceremony organised by the United Kingdom chapter of Reporters Sans
Frontieres (RSF), in London, on 8th November 2018?
1) Ayushi Dev
2) Swati Chaturvedi
3) Namrata Rai
4) Siddharth Kapoor
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Swati Chaturvedi

Explanation:
On 8th November 2018, Swati Chaturvedi, an Indian freelance journalist, won the 2018 London Press
Freedom Award for Courage. She received the award at the 1st award ceremony organised by the United
Kingdom chapter of Paris-based Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF) or Reporters Without Borders in London.
She was one among the four worldwide winners who received awards at the ceremony. She is the author of
the book ‘I am a Troll: Inside the Secret World of the BJP’s Digital Army’.
20. Who was appointed the chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), on November 9,
2018?
1) S Narayan Moorthy
2) Ashok Kumar Gupta
3) Ravindra Prasad
4) Lokesh Kumar S
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Ashok Kumar Gupta

Explanation:
On November 9, 2018, former IAS officer Ashok Kumar Gupta was appointed the chairperson of the
Competition Commission of India (CCI). This was done by the Corporate Affairs Ministry. The
appointment would be till October 25, 2022 — the date when he attains the age of 65 years — or until
further orders, whichever is the earliest. He replaced acting chairperson Mr. Sudhir Mittal.
21. Who has been appointed the Chief Justice of Tripura High Court?
1) Justice Sanjay Karol
2) Justice Govind Mathur
3) Justice A P Sahi
4) Justice S K Seth
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Justice Sanjay Karol

Explanation:
On November 10, 2018, the Central government cleared the appointment of Chief Justices of 4 High Courts
namely: Allahabad, Patna, Madhya Pradesh and Tripura. The most senior judge of the Rajasthan High
Court, Justice Govind Mathur, was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court. The most
senior judge of the Allahabad HC, Justice A P Sahi, was appointed the Chief Justice of Patna HC. The
senior-most judge of the Madhya Pradesh HC, Justice S K Seth, was appointed as the Chief Justice of the
MP High Court. The most senior judge of Himachal HC, Justice Sanjay Karol, was appointed as the Chief
Justice of Tripura HC. Also, Justice M R Shah, who has been the CJ of Patna HC has been elevated as a
Supreme Court judge.
22. Who was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Madagascar, on 9th November
2018?
1) Abhay Kumar
2) Subir Dutta
3) Rashid Khan
4) Hasmukh Adhia
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Abhay Kumar

Explanation:
On 9th November 2018, Abhay Kumar was appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of
Madagascar. He is an Indian Foreign Service Officer (IFS) of the 2003 batch. At present he is Deputy Chief
of Mission (DCM) at the Indian Embassy of Brasilia. He has been appointed as the next Ambassador of
India to the Republic of Madagascar. He will replace Subir Dutta. He will take up this assignment soon.
23. Which country unveiled the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) anchor, on 8th November 2018?
1) Japan
2) United States
3) Russia
4) China
5) None of these
Answer – 4) China
Explanation:
On 8th November 2018, Xinhua, China’s state-run press agency, unveiled the world’s first artificial
intelligence (AI) anchor that can read news in English and Chinese. Two AI news anchors were unveiled.
One reads news in English and the other in Chinese. They have been developed by Xinhua and Chinese
search engine, Sogou. They were launched at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China. The virtual
newsreaders combine the images and voices of human anchors with AI technology. They have minimal
facial expressions and lip movements.

24. Name NASA’s space instrument that will travel with the Lucy mission to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids,
in 2021?
1) Ralph
2) Delfino
3) MaxR
4) Rhino
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Ralph
Explanation:
NASA’s Ralph, a space instrument, will travel with the Lucy mission to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids, in 2021.
The Lucy spacecraft carries a near-twin of Ralph named L’Ralph. L’Ralph will investigate Jupiter’s Trojan
asteroids. Lucy will fly by 6 Trojans and 1 Main Belt asteroid, which is more than any other previous
asteroid mission. L’Ralph will detect the chemical fingerprints of Trojan asteroids. These data would be
helpful in finding how organic molecules form in primitive bodies, a process that might have led to the
emergence of life on Earth.
25. Researchers of which institute have developed fluorescent carbon nanodots for simultaneous
detection and destruction of cancer cells?
1) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
2) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
3) Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bengaluru
4) Adayar Cancer Institute, Chennai
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee

Explanation:
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, have developed fluorescent carbon
nanodots for simultaneous detection and destruction of cancer cells. The nanosized (10-9 metre) carbon
materials would serve as therapeutic and diagnostic agents for cancer. They have been extracted from the
leaves of the rosy periwinkle plant. The research team is led by P Gopinath. The research is supported by
the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Union
Ministry of Science and Technology.
26. Name the former Mumbai medium pacer and India U-19 cricketer who has been appointed captain
of the United States national cricket team?
1) Arvind Karthik
2) Sumit Deol
3) Saurabh Netravalkar
4) Viddanth Kapoor
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Saurabh Netravalkar

Explanation:
Saurabh Netravalkar, a former Mumbai medium pacer and India U-19 cricketer, has been appointed captain
of the United States national cricket team. Saurabh Netravalkar is a 27-year-old software engineer. He had

left to United States from India, to study computer science in Cornell University. He was India’s highest
wicket-taker in the 2010 U-19 World Cup. He also played Ranji Trophy for a season.
27. Who became the first Indian woman to score a century in T20Is, on 9th November 2018?
1) Harmanpreet Kaur
2) Mithali Raj
3) Smriti Mandhana
4) Jemimah Rodrigues
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Harmanpreet Kaur

Explanation:
Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian woman to score a century in T20Is on 9th November 2018. The
29-year-old India skipper scored 103 runs off 51 balls including eight sixes and seven boundaries, against
New Zealand at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Harmanpreet became the eighth woman to score the
10th T20I century in women’s cricket and she is the first Asian to do so. Her maiden century is only the
third 100 in the Women’s WT20.
28. Lalan Sarang passed away due to age-related ailments in Pune, Maharashtra. She was a _____?
1) Actor
2) Politician
3) Journalsit
4) Athlete
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Actor
Explanation:
On 9th November 2018, theatre and Marathi film actor Lalan Sarang passed away due to age-related
ailments in Pune, Maharashtra. She was 79 years old. She was born on December 26, 1938 in Mumbai. She
had received ‘Grahini Sachiv Award’ of Ga Di Ma Pratishthan. She had also written few books:
“Natakanmagil Natya”, “Mi ani Majhya Bhumika” and “Bahardar Kisse”.
29. What was the theme of World Science Day for Peace and Development celebrated on 10th November
2018?
1) Science, a Human Right
2) Science for the Society
3) Science for World Peace
4) Science and Children
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Science, a Human Right

Explanation:
On 10th November 2018, World Science Day for Peace and Development was celebrated all over the
world. In 2001, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared
November 10 as World Science Day for Peace and Development. It was first celebrated in 2002. It

highlights the key role of science in society and the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives.
Theme: for 2018 World Science Day for Peace and Development is “Science, a Human Right”
30. When did Uttarakhand celebrate its 18th Foundation Day?

1) November 7
2) November 8
3) November 9
4) November 10
5) None of these
Explanation:
On 9th November 2018, Uttarakhand celebrated its 18th Foundation Day. On 9th November 2018,
Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh and formed as a separate state. The main function was held at
the Police Lines in Dehradun. The police women pipe band, dog show, anti-terrorist squad demo, SDRF
demo, motorcycling and horse riding etc. were part of the event. Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya
honoured 3 “President Police Medal” recipients and 18 “Police Medal” recipients.
1. Name the Chief Justice of India?
Answer
Justice Ranjan Gogoi
2. Who is the Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
Answer
Sushil Chandra
3. Where is Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Answer
Andhra Pradesh
4. Who is the governor of Nagaland?
Answer
P. B. Acharya
5. What is the capital and currency of Palau?
Answer

Capital – Ngerulmud; Currency – US dollar
1. Vaccinations in India are still out of reach of girls under the age of _____ in rural India, as per ‘2018
Pneumonia and Diarrhea Progress Report’ released by International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC),
on November 11, 2018?
1) 3
2) 6
3) 5
4) 4
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 5
Explanation:
On November 11, 2018, according to an annual report released by International Vaccine Access Center
(IVAC) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, vaccinations in India are still out of
reach of girls under the age of five in rural India. The name of the report is: 2018 Pneumonia and Diarrhea
Progress Report. It was the 9th edition of the report and was released ahead of the 10th annual World
Pneumonia Day — observed on November 12. The day efforts to fight pneumonia and diarrhea in 15
countries with the greatest number of deaths (70%) from these illnesses. The IVAC report also analyses
how effectively countries are delivering or ensuring the use of 10 key interventions.
2. Where was the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities 2018 event held from 9th to 11th
November 2018?
1) Mumbai
2) Kolkata
3) New Delhi
4) Bengaluru
5) None of these

Explanation:
On November 9, 2018, Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar
inaugurated 3-day Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities, 2018 event in New Delhi. It was
organized by:
• Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD),
• Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
• In association with Rehabilitation International Koreaand
• Associated partner: LG Electronics.
3. Which state/union territory is celebrating “Jashn-e-Virasat-e-Urdu”, a festival to celebrate Urdu

culture and its heritage, from 10th to 15th November 2018?
1) Goa
2) Pondicherry
3) Jammu and Kashmir
4) Delhi
5) None of these

Answer – 4) Delhi
Explanation:
On 10th November 2018, Delhi government announced “Jashn-e-Virasat-e-Urdu”, a festival to celebrate
Urdu culture and its heritage. This festival aims to promote the growth of Urdu as a language. It is a 6-day
festival. It will end on November 15, 2018. It was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, at
Central Park, Connaught Place, in New Delhi. Various artistes and artforms practising Urdu including
traditional forms like Chaar Bait, which is a rare traditional style of singing in Urdu, Dastangoi and
Kissagoi will be performed.
4. Where was Food and Agro Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) held on 11th November 2018?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
3) Beijing, China
4) Dhaka, Bangladesh
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Explanation:
On November 11, 2018, a Food and Agro Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It
was inaugurated by: Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh, Consul General of India in Jeddah and Hassan
IbraheemDahlan, Secretary General of Jeddah Chamber. It was organized by: Consulate General of India in
Jeddah in association with Jeddah Chamber and Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI). 25 Indian
companies from food and agricultural products sector met the Saudi importers at the BSM. The
participation comprised of Indian exporters of 4 key commodities namely: rice, tea, spices and dry fruits.
This was organized to reduce the trade deficit by enhancing exports.
5. How many MoUs were signed between India and Zimbabwe, during Indian Vice President M
Venkaiah Naidu’s visit to Zimbabwe, on 2nd November 2018?
1) 4
2) 3
3) 5
4) 6
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 6
Explanation:
On November 2, 2018, Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu reached Harare, Zimbabwe for his 2nd leg
of the official tour at the invitation of Vice President of Zimbabwe. On his meeting with the Vice President
of Zimbabwe, 6 MOUs were signed. Following MOUs were signed between the 2 countries:
• Cooperation in the fields of Geology, Mining and Mineral Resources
• Action Plan on Information and Communication Technology
• Cooperation in the field of Traditional Medicine and Homeopathy
• Cooperation in the field of Arts, Culture and heritage
• Cooperation and Collaboration on Broadcasting
• Visa Waiver Agreement for holder of diplomatic and official/service passport passports
6. India extended the new line of credit for _____ dollars for 18 water projects in Malawi, on 5th
November 2018?
1) $215.16 million
2) $423.67 milion
3) $512.89 million
4) $550.50 million
5) None of these
Answer – 1) $215.16 million

Explanation:
On November 5, 2018, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu called on His Excellency, the President of Malawi,
Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika. They discussed on the following matters:
• India extended the new line of credit for $215.16 million for 18 water projects spread over many areas of
Malawi,
• Construction the Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Center in Blantyre,
• In Health sector, India gifted the Bhabatron Cancer Treatment Machine for the Kamuzu Central
Hospital’s cancer wing, 10 ambulances as well as supply of essential medicines,
• Cooperation in pharmaceuticals and healthcare,
• Under the e-Vidhya Bharati and e-Aarogya Bharati initiative launched by India all over Africa, four
universities and two medical colleges in Malawi have been selected
7. Where was the 13th Annual Global Expo Botswana 2018 held on October 31, 2018?
1) Gaborone, Botswana
2) New Delhi, India
3) Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
4) New York, United States
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Gaborone, Botswana

Explanation:
On October 31, 2018, VP inaugurated the 13th Annual Global Expo Botswana 2018 which was held in
Gaborone, Botswana. In his address he mentioned the following:
• India and Botswana were amongst the fastest growing economies in the world, with growth rates of over
7 per cent a year.
• Urged the Indian companies that were participating in the forum to look for investment opportunities in
the fastest growing economy in Africa.
• The delegation consisted of 25 companies, largest-ever delegation from India to Botswana, that from the
state of Gujarat and from South India.
• They covered sectors such as health, ITC, food processing, energy, textiles, education and manufacturing.
8. Who won the Comeback Player of the Year award at the ATP World Tour Awards 2018, on 11th
November 2018?
1) Novak Djokovic
2) Stefanos Tsitsipas
3) Rafael Nadal
4) Roger Federer
5) None of these

Answer – 1) Novak Djokovic
Explanation:
On November 11, 2018, ATP World Tour Awards 2018 were announced. They were presented by Moët &
Chandon. Following are the winners of the award:
Category Winner
Comeback Player of the Year Novak Djokovic
ATP World Tour No. 1 Doubles Team Oliver Marach- Mate Pavic (1st time)
Most Improved Player of the Year Stefanos Tsitsipas
Newcomer of the Year Alex de Minaur
Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award Rafael Nadal (2nd time)
Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award Tommy Robredo
ATP Coach of the Year Marian Vajda
Fans’ Favourite (Singles) Roger Federer (16th time)
Fans’ Favourite (Doubles) Mike Bryan & Jack Sock
Ron Bookman Media Excellence Award Sue Barker
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Tournament of the Year BNP Paribas Open (5th time)
ATP World Tour 500 Tournament of the Year Fever-Tree Championships (2nd Time)
ATP World Tour 250 Tournament of the Year Intrum Stockholm Open (2nd time)
9. The LAMO Center located in _____, has been named winner of Award of Distinction, under the
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage for 2018?
1) Ladakh, India
2) Sydney, Australia
3) Fujian, China
4) Saitama, Japan
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Ladakh, India

Explanation:
On November 9, 2018, winners of 2018 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
was announced. 10 projects from five countries – Australia, China, India, Japan and Thailand – have been
recognized by an international Jury of conservation experts. These were selected among 41 entries from
eight countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The awards will be given out on 2019 which will mark the
20th anniversary of the Awards in Penang, Malaysia, where the Awards programme was originally

launched. The event will be organized in collaboration with Malaysia’s urban regeneration organization
Think City. The winners of the awards are:
Category Winner Country
Renewal of the early 20th-century

Award of Excellence Shijo-cho Ofune-hoko Float Japan
Machiya
Award of Distinction The LAMO Center Ladakh, India
5 Martin Place Sydney, Australia
5 Martin Place Fujian, China

Award of Merit
Commercial Bank of Honjo
Saitama, Japan
Warehouse
Hengdaohezi Town Heilongjiang, China
Rajabai Clock Tower & University

Honourable Mention Mumbai, India
of Mumbai Library Building,
Ruttonsee Muljee Jetha Fountain Mumbai, India
Kaomai Estate 1955, Chiang Mai, Thailand

New Design in Heritage Contexts
The Harts Mill Port Adelaide, Australia
10. Which state government will start a dialogue for the purchase of 26 % equity shares of the Palatana
gas thermal power project from the Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS)?
1) Meghalaya
2) Tripura
3) Karnataka
4) Odisha
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Tripura
Explanation:
Tripura government will start a dialogue for the purchase of 26 % equity shares of the Palatana gas thermal
power project from the Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS). Palatana gas thermal power
project is a 726.6 mw gas-based power project. It is run by ONGC Tripura Power Company (OTPC). It was
started in 2014 as a joint venture between ONGC, IDFC, IL&FS and Tripura government. Tripura owns 0.5
% share in the project. IL&FS will be selling its entire 26 % in the Palatana thermal project. Tripura is in
the process of opening a dialogue with IL&FS to buy the 26 % shares. IL&FS had purchased 26 % equity
shares at Rs 2.91 billion. Now, the equity shares are estimated at Rs 3 billion.
11. Where was the 11th Asian Air Gun championship held from 3rd to 9th November 2018?
1) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2) Kuwait City, Kuwait
3) Singapore city, Singapore
4) Mumbai, India
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Kuwait City, Kuwait

Explanation:
From 3rd to 9th November 2018, 11th Asian Air Gun championship was held at Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad
Olympic Shooting Complex at Kuwait City, in Kuwait. India’s junior shooters won a total of 11 medals: 4
gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze medals.
12. Name the First Indian to be declared as the world number one freestyle wrestler in the 65 kg weight
category, by United World Wrestling (UWW), on 10th November 2018?
1) Sushil Kumar
2) Bajrang Punia
3) Deepak Punia
4) Sathyan S
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Bajrang Punia

Explanation:
The United World Wrestling (UWW) declared Bajrang Punia as the world number one freestyle wrestler in
the 65 kg weight category, on 10th November 2018,he is the First Indian to receive such accolade.Bajrang
Punia, who clinched the silver medal in the World Championships in Budapest in October 2018 rose to the
top spot after gaining a massive 30-point lead over Alejandro Enrique Valdes Tobier of Cuba. Russia’s
Akhmed Chakaev is now placed at the third position with 62 points.
13. Name the author of the book ‘Yoga and Mindfulness’ released by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu,
on 29th October 2018?
1) Smriti Mandhana
2) Mansi Gulati
3) Shreya Shrivastava
4) Ruby Malik
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Mansi Gulati

Explanation:
On 29th October 2018, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu released the book ‘Yoga and Mindfulness’
authored by Yoga exponent, Ms. Mansi Gulati, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Conference Hall, Vice
President’s House, in New Delhi. This book stresses that, yoga is not just asanas, but anything you do with
mindfulness and dedication is yoga. This book helps in making yoga a part of your daily day life. It
explains the link between physical exercises and mindfulness. It helps in understanding the philosophy
behind yoga and also explains how various asanas are performed, with the help of pictures. It also lists the
benefits of every asana.

14. When was National education day celebrated in India?
1) November 8
2) November 9
3) November 10
4) November 11
5) None of these
Explanation:
On 11th November 2018, National education day was celebrated across India. In 2008, Central
Government declared November 11 as National education day. This day commemorates the birth
anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, freedom fighter, educationist and the first Education Minister of
independent India from 1947 to 1958. This day recalls the contribution of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to
education in India. On this day, various programmes are organized in schools throughout India.
1. Where is Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Answer
Tripura
2. Name the governor of Tamil Nadu?
Answer
Banwarilal Purohit
3. What is the capital and currency of Malawi?
Answer
Capital – Lilongwe; Currency – Malawian kwacha
4. Where is Bhitarkanika National Park located?
Answer
Odisha
5. Name the Chief Justice of India?
Answer
Ranjan Gogoi

1. Where was the 2nd edition of INSPIRE (International Symposium to Promote Innovation &
Research in Energy Efficiency) held from 11th to 13th November 2018?
1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Mangaluru
4) Bengaluru
5) None of these

Explanation:
On November 11, 2018, Shri R K Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable
Energy inaugurated 3-day second edition of INSPIRE in New Delhi. Full form of INSPIRE: International
Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency. The 2018 edition was organized by:
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and World Bank. The 3-day symposium focused on:
• Enhancing grid management,
• e-Mobility,
• Financial instruments and
• Technologies for energy efficiency in India.
2. Where was Global Cooling Innovation Summit held on 12th and 13th November 2018?
1) New Delhi
2) Pune
3) Indore
4) Kolkata
5) None of these

Explanation:
On November 12, 2018, 2-day Global Cooling Innovation Summit was inaugurated by Union Science &
Technology Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan in New Delhi. It is a first-of-its-kind solutions-focused event
which aims to address the climate threat that comes from the growing demand from room air conditioners.
The event is jointly organized by:
• Department of Science and Technology, Government of India,
• Rocky Mountain Institute,
• Alliance for An Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE),
• Conservation X Labs and
• CEPT University.
3. India signed a MoU on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, with which country, on 12th
November 2018?
1) Mexico
2) Morocco
3) Spain
4) Egypt
5) None of these

Answer – 2) Morocco
Explanation:
On November 12, 2018, India and Morocco signed an agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal
Matters. This was signed by:
• Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Home on behalf of the Government of Republic of Indiaand
• Mr Mohamed Aujjar, Minister of Justice on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco.
This MOU will strengthen bilateral cooperation, provide a broad legal framework for prevention,
investigation and prosecution of crimes.
4. Which state government has announced a ban on import of fish into the state for 6 months, effective
from November 12, 2018?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Goa
4) Gujarat
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Goa
Explanation:
On November 11, 2018, Goa government announced a ban on import of fish into the state for six months.
This ban is effective from November 12, 2018 and the duration of the ban could be extended by another six
months if necessary. The decision has been taken in view of continuing uncertainty about the presence of
formalin in imported fish in Goa. Additionally, the state government decided to set up testing laboratories
with Central agencies like Quality Council of India, Export Inspection Council and Food Safety and
Standards Authority of India.
5. The first ever “Water Handloom Hut” in the North East region was inaugurated at Loktak Lake, in
_____, on 12thNovember 2018?
1) Kohima, Nagaland
2) Aizwl, Mizoram
3) Imphal, Manipur
4) Agartala, Tripura
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Imphal, Manipur

Explanation:
On November 12, 2018, Tripura’s forest and tribal welfare minister, Mevar Kumar Jamatia, inaugurated
first ever “Water Handloom Hut” in the North East region at Loktak Lake in Imphal, Manipur. It is part of
the 5 water handloom huts built on phumdis (floating biomass) at Loktak Lake in Bishnupur district. The
water handloom huts were built at the cost of Rs 75,000 each by the state department of textiles, commerce
and industries. The huts will improve the socio-economic conditions of the weavers residing in the phumdis
at Laktak Lake and build tourism.
6. A National Monogenic Diabetes Study Group has been formed to identify cases of monogenic
diabetes across India, with _____ as nodal centre?
1) Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF)
2) Manipal School of Medicine (MSM)
3) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

4) Madras Medical Centre (MMC)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF)

Explanation:
On November 10, 2018, a National Monogenic Diabetes Study Group was formed to identify cases of
monogenic diabetes across the country. It will be supported by:
• The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR),
• The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) and
• Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre (DMDSC).
DMDSC will be the national coordinating centre for the study group. MDRF will be the nodal centre of the
study group. Under this initiative, MDRF would provide guidelines to the collaborators for identifying
monogenic diabetes. 33 doctors from across the country are ready to collaborate for this initiative.
7. Supreme Court has declared that, it can be presumed that, a couple who live together as husband
and wife are legally married and the woman can claim maintenance under Section _____ of the Code
of Criminal Procedure?
1) 122
2) 125
3) 255
4) 145
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 125
Explanation:
Supreme Court has declared that, it can be presumed that, a couple who live together as husband and wife
are legally married and the woman can claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure. The decision was made by a bench of Justices R. Banumathi and Indira Banerjee. They stated
that in cases, where a man who lived with a woman for a long time and even though they do not have legal
necessities of a valid marriage, the man should be made liable to pay the woman maintenance if he leaves
her. The man should not be allowed to benefit from the legal loopholes taking advantage of a de facto
marriage without performing the duties and obligations.
8. Name the Indian mountaineer who became the first Indian to climb Mt Giluwe, the second highest
mountain in Papua New Guinea, on 12th November 2018?
1) Satyarup Siddhanta
2) Debabhuson Borah
3) Arunima Singh
4) Apoorvi Rawat
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Satyarup Siddhanta

Explanation:
On November 12, 2018, Indian mountaineer Satyarup Siddhanta became the first Indian to climb Mt
Giluwe – the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea. He summited an elevation of 4,367 metres
which will be followed by Mt Wilhelm – the highest mountain of Papua New Guinea. Till now, Satya has

scaled 5 of the 7 volcanic summits. Furthermore, he is aiming to complete his 6th Volcano in Mexico Mt
Pico de Orizaba and then to Antarctica to climb Mt Sidley in December 2018. In September 2018, Satyarup
Siddhanta and Mousumi Khatua created history by climbing Asia’s highest volcanic peak Mount
Damavand. He also became the first Bengali to do so.
9. Who was announced as the winner of the Munin Barkotoki Literary Award 2018 in Assam, on 12th
November 2018?
1) Dr Debabhuson Borah
2) Dr Natwar Singh
3) Dr Theodre Alfred
4) Dr Raman Roy
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Dr Debabhuson Borah

Explanation:
On November 12, 2018, young writer-critic Dr Debabhuson Borah was announced as the winner of the
prestigious Munin Barkotoki Literary Award 2018 in Assam. He was honoured for his contribution for his
book on literary criticism titled ‘Nirbochon’. The award was announced by the Munin Barkotoki Memorial
Trust which aims to encourage writers in Assamese. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 50,000 along with
a citation and a plaque. The Munin Barkotoki Literary Awards for the years 2017 and 2018 will be given
away at a function to be held in February 2019 in Guwahati, Assam.
10. Name the world’s largest supercomputer designed to work like the human brain that has been
switched on for the first time?
1) Spiking Neural Network Architecture (SpiNNaker)
2) Spiral Neural Network Architecture (SpiNNaker)
3) Superior Neural Network Architecture (SpiNNaker)
4) Super Neural Network Architecture (SpiNNaker)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Spiking Neural Network Architecture (SpiNNaker)

Explanation:
Spiking Neural Network Architecture (SpiNNaker) machine, the world’s largest supercomputer designed to
work like the human brain has been switched on for the first time. It has a million-processor-core. It can
complete over 200 million actions per second. Each of its chips have 100 million transistors. It has been
designed and built in the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. It can model more biological
neurons in real time than any other machine. It follows the massively parallel communication architecture
of the brain to send information simultaneously to thousands of destinations.
11. Which institute has developed a portable solar-powered cold storage device for storing vegetables,
fruits, etc.?
1) Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur (IIT-K)
2) Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M)
3) Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B)
4) Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D)
5) None of these

Answer – 2) Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M)
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) has developed a portable solar-powered cold storage device
for storing vegetables, fruits, etc. It has a capacity of 500 kg. It will help farmers store their produce for
sufficient time. The first unit of the device has been deployed at a farm in Madurantakam in Kancheepuram
district, near Chennai. It has storage facility with temperature in the range of 4 to 10 degree Celsius. The
project was funded by Department of Science and Technology (Ministry of Science and Technology) and
IIT-M.
12. Who won the men’s singles title of 2018 Fuzhou China Open badminton tournament, held in Fuzhou,
China, from 6th to 11th November 2018?
1) Kento Momota
2) Chou Tien-chen
3) He Jiting
4) Tan Qiang
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Kento Momota

Explanation:
From 6th to 11th November 2018, 2018 Fuzhou China Open badminton tournament was held in Fuzhou,
China. It was the 23rd tournament of the 2018 BWF (Badminton World Federation) World Tour. It was
part of the China Masters championships. The tournament was organized by Chinese Badminton
Association. It was sanctioned by BWF. Total prize money for the tournament was $700,000.
Winners:
Event Winners Runners-up
Men’s Singles Kento Momota (Japan) Chou Tien-chen (Chinese Taipei)
Women’s Singles Chen Yufei (China) Nozomi Okuhara (Japan)
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, Kevin Sanjaya

Men’s Doubles He Jiting, Tan Qiang (China)
Sukamuljo (Indonesia)
Lee So-hee, Shin Seung-chan (South Mayu Matsumoto, Wakana Nagahara

Women’s Doubles
Korea) (Japan)
Mixed Doubles Zheng Siwei, Huang Yaqiong (China) Wang Yilyu, Huang Dongping (China)
13. Who won the won Brazilian Grand Prix in Brazil on 11th November 2018?
1) Lewis Hamilton
2) Sebastian Vettel
3) Max Verstappen
4) Kimi Raikkonen
5) None of these

Answer – 1) Lewis Hamilton
Explanation:
On 11th November 2018, five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton won Brazilian Grand Prix in Brazil.
This is Lewis Hamilton’s 10th victory of 2018 and 72nd victory of his career. Mercedes won the
constructors championshipfor the 5th consecutive season. Result of Brazilian Grand Prix:
• 1 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
• 2 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
• 3 – Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
14. Name the authors of the book ‘Healed’ that was unveiled on 10th November 2018?
1) Rakesh Aluwalia & Arpita Singh
2) Manisha Koirala & Neelam Kumar
3) Vishal Ram & Sreeram S
4) Ravi Kishan & Poornima Rao
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Manisha Koirala & Neelam Kumar

Explanation:
Actress Manisha Koirala unveiled her book “Healed”, her personal story of a battle against ovarian cancer,
on 11th November 2018. The book has been written by Manisha Koirala and Neelam Kumar.
15. H.N. Ananth Kumar, passed away after combating lung cancer in Bengaluru, on 12th November
2018. He was a ____?
1) Journalist
2) Politician
3) Actor
4) Cricketer
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Politician
Explanation:
On 12th November 2018, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, and Chemicals and Fertilizers H.N.
Ananth Kumar,passed away after combating lung cancer in Bengaluru. He was 59 years old. He was a 6-
time member of parliament from Bengaluru South Lok Sabha seat. He held civil aviation, urban
development and tourism portofolios in the union cabinet during 1999-2004. He was a national General
Secretary of BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) for 9 years. He was also associated with RSS (Rashtriya
Swayamsevak Sangh).
16. T.N. Srinivasan passed away in Chennai on 10th November 2018. What was his profession?
1) Film maker
2) Economist
3) Athlete
4) Spiritual Leader
5) None of these

Answer – 2) Economist
Explanation:
On 10th November 2018, eminent economist Thirukodikaval Nilakanta Srinivasan passed away in
Chennai. He was 85 years old. He was a Professor of Economics and International Area Studies Emeritus at
Yale University. He was special adviser to the Development Research Center at the World Bank from 1976
to 1980. He received the Padma Bhushan in 2007. In 1972, he founded the Journal of Development
Economics with macroeconomist Lance Jerome Taylor. He was a strong supporter of free trade and
multilateralism which was introduced through the 1991 economic reforms. He had written books such as:
India’s Economic Reforms with renowned economist Jagdish Bhagwati and Reintegrating India with
World Economy with economist Suresh Tendulkar.
17. Sailendu Nath Phukan passed away on 11th November 2018. He was a former _____?
1) Union Minister
2) Reserve Bank Governor
3) Supreme Court Judge
4) Army Chief
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Supreme Court Judge

Explanation:
On November 11, 2018, Former Supreme Court Judge Sailendu Nath Phukan passed away at 83. He was
also Chief Justices of Himachal Pradesh and Odisha High Courts. Afterwards, he was promoted as a judge
of the Supreme Court in January 1999 and he retired in 2002. After his retirement, he was appointed to
form a Commission to conduct an inquiry into defence contracts entered into during the Kargil War in
2003. He has served as a part-time Member of the Meghalaya Board of Revenue, Chairman of the Assam
Human Rights Commission.
18. When was Public Service Broadcasting Day celebrated across India?
1) November 11
2) November 8
3) November 10
4) November 12
5) None of these
Explanation:
On 12th November 2018, Public Service Broadcasting Day was celebrated across India. Public Service
Broadcasting Day is celebrated annually to commemorate the only visit of Mahatma Gandhi to the studio
of All India Radio, Delhi in 1947. The Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi addressed the displaced
people, who had temporarily settled at Kurukshetra in Haryana following partition.
19. Indian Army has decided to observe which year as the Year of the Disabled Soldier?
1) 2018
2) 2019
3) 2020
4) 2021
5) None of these

Answer – 1) 2018
Explanation:
On 12th November 2018, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat announced that Indian Army has dedicated the
Year 2018 to the welfare of Disabled Soldiers who have been disabled in the line of duty, when serving for
India. This announcement was made at an event conducted by Indian Army to observe 2018 as the Year of
the Disabled Soldier, at Mammon Cantt in Pathankot, Punjab.
1. Where is Kathlaur Kushlian wildlife sanctuary located?
Answer
Punjab
2. Who is the Director General of All India Radio (AIR)?
Answer
F Shehryar
3. Name the Chairman of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)?
Answer
Rajeev Sharma
4. Who is the governor of Manipur?
Answer
Najma Heptulla
5. Where is Sirohi National Park located?
Answer
Manipur
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an inland port in Varanasi on the Ganga River
connecting Uttar Pradesh holy city and Haldia in West Bengal for navigation of large vessels, worth
_____ rupees, with aid from World Bank, on 12th November 2018?
1) Rs 5,369.18 crore
2) Rs 2,678.45 crore
3) Rs 6,345.20 crore
4) Rs 7,899.99 crore
5) None of these

Answer – 1) Rs 5,369.18 crore

Explanation:
On November 12, 2018, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. During
his visit, he dedicated, inaugurated or laid the foundation stone of projects worth Rs. 2413 crore. The
following lists the projects inaugurated:
• an inland port in Varanasi on the Ganga River connecting Uttar Pradesh holy city and Haldia in West
Bengal for navigation of large vessels, worth Rs. 5,369.18 crore, with aid from World Bank.
• Construction of Multimodal Terminal on the River Ganga at Ramnagar,
• Varanasi Ring Road Phase 1,
• Construction for four laning of Babatpur-Varanasi Section of NH-56.
2. Which union ministry prepared a draft of new Scheme called Indian Wind Turbine Certification
Scheme (IWTCS) in consultation with National Institute of Wind Energy, Chennai?
1) Ministry of Human Resource Development
2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
3) Ministry of MSME (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises)
4) Ministry of Finance
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Explanation:
On November 13, 2018, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy prepared a draft of new Scheme called
Indian Wind Turbine Certification Scheme (IWTCS). This was done in consultation with National Institute
of Wind Energy Chennai. The draft Scheme comprises of guidelines for the benefit of all the stakeholders
from concept to lifetime of wind turbine. This would benefit:
• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• End Users -Utilities, SNAs, Developers, IPPs, Owners, Authorities, Investors and Insurers
3. Government set up a state-of-the-art National Data Repository, on November 13, 2018. It will be
wholly funded by _____?
1) World Bank
2) Government of India
3) International Monetary Fund
4) National Geo-scientific Society
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Government of India

Explanation:
On November 13, 2018, Government set up a state of -the- art National Data Repository. This was
announced by the Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan at the DG Carbons
Roadshow programme in Abu Dhabi. This will consist of a database of all the geo-scientific data of
hydrocarbon resources in the country populated – over 9.3 lakh line kilometres of 2D seismic, 2.8 lakh
square km of 3D seismic and 1,717 well data. This will enable organization and regulation of data for use
in future exploration, and development, besides use by R&D and other educational institutions. It will be
wholly funded by Government of India and will be housed with the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons.
With this, India has joined the league of countries like UK and Norway which have a National Data
Repository for the upstream sector.
4. Name the Indian naval ship that reached the port of Surabaya in Indonesia to participate in the
inaugural edition of Indian Navy – Indonesian Navy Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ from 12th
to 18th November 2018?
1) INS Veer
2) INS Shakthi
3) INS Rana
4) INS Prithvi
5) None of these
Answer – 3) INS Rana

Explanation:
On November 12, 2018, INS Rana reached the port of Surabaya in Indonesia to participate in the 7-day
inaugural edition of Indian Navy – Indonesian Navy Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’. The exercise
would consist of the following: Starting with a Harbour Phase scheduled from 12 to 15 Nov, a Sea Phase
scheduled from 16 to 18 Nov. It would include operations such as Joint Manoeuvres, Helicopter
Operations, Surface Warfare exercise, ASW exercise and Anti-Piracy exercises. India is represented by :
INS Rana of the Eastern Fleet based at Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command.
5. India increased its financial contribution to United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
from 1 million dollars in 2016 to _____ dollars in 2018?
1) 2 million dollars
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 5 million dollars

Explanation:
On November 13, 2018, India increased its financial contribution to the UN agency for Palestinian
refugees, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). This was announced by First Secretary
in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN Mahesh Kumar at the UN General Assembly Fourth Committee
meeting on the UNRWA. It was increased five-fold to the agency’s core budget, from one million dollars in
2016 to five million dollars in 2018. India is also committed to contribute five million dollars in 2019.
6. Which Corporation and Vilnius signed a MoU of cooperation as part of ‘International Urban
Cooperation’ in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, on 13th November 2018?
1) Mumbai Corporation
2) Kochi Corporation
3) Bhubaneswar Corporation
4) Visakhapatnam Corporation
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Kochi Corporation

Explanation:
On November 13, 2018, Kochi Corporation and Vilnius signed a memorandum of understanding of
cooperation in Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania. The MOU was signed by: Kochi Corporation

delegation and opposition leader K.J. Antony to Vilnius. It was signed as a part of the European Union
(EU) project ‘International Urban Cooperation’. The MOU consists of cooperation in:
• Urban planning,
• Corporate planning,
• Transport,
• Solid water management and water management.
7. Where did Union minister of state for Ayush, Shripad Naik lay the foundation stone for the All India
Institute of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, on 13th November 2018?
1) Dhargal, Goa
2) Kozhikode, Kerala
3) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
4) Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Dhargal, Goa

Explanation:
On November 13, 2018, Union minister of state for Ayush Shripad Naik laid the foundation stone for the
All India Institute of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy at Dhargal, North Goa. The project will be a
medical hub and will contribute to research due to its proximity to the biodiverse Western Ghats and the
sea. The institute will house a 100-bed hospital, outpatient department and a research centre; and offer
postgraduate and PhD courses. It will also boost tourism in Goa by offering various short-term courses on
yoga and naturopathy.
8. Where was the 3rd annual meeting of World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Future Councils held
on 12th and 13th November 2018?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3) Tokyo, Japan
4) Beijing, China
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Explanation:
On November 13, 2018, the 2 day 3rd annual meeting of World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Future
Councils concluded in Dubai, UAE. This year’s Annual Meeting theme is: Globalization 4.0: Shaping a
Global Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Comprising 38 distinct councils, the
community of Global Future Councils covers subject areas like: Global financial system, geopolitics, cities
and urbanization, cybersecurity and the bio-economy. Ideas generated at the meeting will be adopted and
integrated into the programme of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2019 in Davos-Klosters,
Switzerland, in January 2019.
9. Which country has been named the safest country to visit, according to a report by ‘Which? Travel’,
a travel magazine?
1) United States
2) Ireland
3) Iceland
4) Singapore
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Iceland
Explanation:
On November 13, 2018, according to a report by Which? Travel, Iceland is the safest country to visit.
Iceland topped the charts with the lowest risk of a natural disaster as well as crime rates. It was followed by
UAE, Singapore, Spain and Australia in the top 5. South Africa came last owing to a high risk of crime,
health and terrorism. Turkey was ranked the second most dangerous preceded by Thailand, India, and
Mexico.
10. Where was the meeting for trade Ministers of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
(RCEP) held on 12th and 13th November 2018?
1) Singapore
2) Egypt
3) Pakistan
4) China
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Singapore
Explanation:
On November 12, 2018, the 2-day meeting for trade Ministers of Regional Comprehensive Economic
Partnership began in Singapore. Indian delegation will be headed by: Union Minister for Commerce and
Industry Shri. Suresh Prabhu. Singapore is the current chair of the ASEAN countries and so it is hosting the
summit. This ministerial meeting will be followed by RCEP Leaders Summit on November 14, 2018.
11. Amnesty International has withdrawn ‘Ambassador of Conscience’ Award, from which leader, based
on accusations of supporting human rights abuses by not taking efforts to stop violence against the
Rohingya Muslim minority?
1) Htin Kyaw
2) Min Hyu
3) Aung San Suu Kyi
4) Xi Jinping
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Aung San Suu Kyi

Explanation:
Amnesty International has withdrawn ‘Ambassador of Conscience’ Award, from Myanmar Councillor
Aung San Suu Kyi, accusing her of supporting human rights abuses by not taking efforts to stop violence
against the Rohingya Muslim minority. Amnesty International awarded Ambassador of Conscience Award,
which is a human rights award, to Aung San Suu Kyi in 2009. On 11th November 2018, 73-year old Aung
San Suu Kyi was informed of the withdrawal of this award. She has been withdrawn from various
international honours because of the Rohingya issue that started in August 2017.
12. Name the American Rock and Roll singer who will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
posthumously, by United States on 16th November 2018?
1) Elvis Presley
2) Jeremy Reed
3) Harrison Alfred

4) Andrew Delfino
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Elvis Presley

Explanation:
On 10th November 2018, 7 people including Elvis Presley were announced as recipients of Presidential
Medal of Freedom, by the White House, United States. The 7 seven recipients of Presidential Medal of
Freedom are:
• Orrin Hatch– one of the longest-serving Senators in American history
• Miriam Adelson– doctor
• Alan C Page –jurist, athlete, and philanthropist
• Roger Staubach– football player
• Elvis Presley– Rock and Roll singer
• Antonin Scalia– one of the greatest Supreme Court justices in American history
• George Herman “Babe” Ruth– baseball player
Elvis Presley is awarded the medal posthumously for his contribution to American culture. Presidential
Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor of the United States of America. The recipients will be
awarded the medal on 16th November 2018.
13. Who was honoured with the “Lifetime Achievement Award” posthumously at the 6th Indian Social
Work Congress in New Delhi, on 13th November 2018?
1) Dr. Martha Farrell
2) Dr. Ramon Pereis
3) Dr. Reeta Kumar
4) Dr. Kriti Sharma
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Dr. Martha Farrell

Explanation:
On November 13, 2018, Late Dr. Martha Farrell was honoured with the “Lifetime Achievement Award” at
the 6th Indian Social Work Congress in New Delhi. She was recognized for her lifelong work towards
gender equality, women’s empowerment and prevention of sexual harassment at workplace. In 1991, she
co-founded Creative Learning for Change, an NGO for students, teachers and facilitators in non-formal
settings. In 2014, she published the first Indian book on the subject, “Engendering the Workplace: Gender
Discrimination and Prevention of Sexual Harassment in Organizations”.
14. Who was appointed as Chief Representative for Asia and the Pacific by Bank for International
Settlements (BIS), on 13th November 2018?
1) Vinod Dasari
2) Siddharth Tiwari
3) Vidanth Sharma
4) Anshul Agrawal
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Siddharth Tiwari

Explanation:

On November 13, 2018, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced appointment of Siddharth
Tiwari as Chief Representative for Asia and the Pacific. He succeeded Eli Remolona, who was Chief
Representative of the Asian Office from 2008 to 2018. Prior to this, he served as the Executive Secretary to
the G20 Eminent Persons Group on Global Financial Governance. He also is a veteran of the International
Monetary Fund.
15. Who was appointed as a non-executive director of Vodafone Group, on 9th November 2018?
1) Arpit Mehta
2) Sanjiv Ahuja
3) Indra Chatterjee
4) Pihu Goyal
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Sanjiv Ahuja

Explanation:
On 9th November 2018, Vodafone Group appointed Sanjiv Ahuja as a non-executive director with
immediate effect. Sanjiv Ahuja is the Chairman of Tillman Global Holdings, which was founded by him in
2013. He was Chief Operating Officer and President of Telcordia Technologies. He held various roles in
Orange Telecommunications namely Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive and Chairman. He was
CEO and Chairman of wireless broadband companies LightSquared and Augere. He also founded and
chaired Eaton Towers, a telecom infrastructure company, in Africa. He was on the boards of Telenor ASA,
Network Appliance, Cadbury Schweppes and Williams Sonoma.
16. Who was appointed as brand ambassador of Chennai-based Bharat Matrimony, on 12th November
2018?
1) Trisha Krishnan
2) R Ashwin
3) Arya
4) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Explanation:
Chennai-based Bharat Matrimony announced that it has roped in Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as
its brand ambassador, on 12th November 2018. The company will soon launch a 360-degree marketing
campaign featuring advertisments to target singles across TV, print, radio and outdoor mediums.
17. Which space agency has planned to send tissue chips or organs-on-chips, to the International Space
Station (ISS) to test their response to stress, drugs and genetic changes?
1) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
2) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
3) European Space Agency (ESA)
4) China National Space Administration (CNSA)
5) None of these

Answer – 2) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Explanation:
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has planned to send tissue chips or organs-on-
chips, to the International Space Station (ISS) to test their response to stress, drugs and genetic changes.
The tissue chips are small devices containing human cells in a 3D matrix. They are made of flexible plastic.
They have ports and channels to provide nutrients and oxygen to the cells inside them. This “Tissue Chips
in Space” initiative will help to understand the role of microgravity on human health and disease. NASA is
planning the investigations in collaboration with: Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS)
and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at the National Institutes for
Health (NIH). The 1st phase will have 5 investigations. An investigation of immune system ageing will be
launched on the SpaceX CRS-16 flight, in 2018.
18. Which country won the 2018 Fed Cup Trophy for the 6th time in eight years, in Czech Republic, on
11th November 2018?
1) United States
2) Czech Republic
3) South Korea
4) Japan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Czech Republic

Explanation:
On 11th November 2018, Czech Republic won the 2018 Fed Cup Trophy for the 6th time in eight years, in
Czech Republic. Czech Republic defeated defending champion United States 3-0 in the final and won the
2018 Fed Cup. It was the first victory for Czech Republic against United States, since Czech Republic was
created after separation from Czechoslovakia in 1993. U.S. has won 18 Fed Cups so far. Lucie Safarova
and Helena Sukova of Czech Republic were awarded the Fed Cup Commitment Awards.
19. Name the cricketer who won his 7th Man of the Series award in ODIs, as India won the ODI series
against West Indies, held between 21st October and 1st November 2018, across several cities of
India?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Prithvi Shaw
3) Kuldeep Yadav
4) Shikhar Dawan
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Virat Kohli

Explanation:
From 4th October to 11th November 2018, the international cricket team of West Indies visited India and
played 2 Test matches, 5 One Day Internationals (ODIs) matches and 3 Twenty20 International (T20I)
matches. India won the Test Series 2-0 against West Indies. Prithvi Shaw was named the man-of-the-series.
Prithvi Shaw who is 18-year-old finished the series with 237 runs. He became the 15th Indian to score a
Test century on debut. India won the ODI Series 3-1 against West Indies. Virat Kohli won his 7th Man of
the Series award in ODIs. He has equaled the record of Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh. Virat Kohli
scored 453 runs and finished as the highest-run getter of the series. The matches were held at Guwahati,
Visakhapatnam, Pune, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram from 21st October to 1st November 2018. India
won the T20 Series 3-0. Kuldeep Yadav was named the Man of the Series.

20. Roshan Lal Sethi died following a long term illness, at his residence in Delhi, on 10th November 2018.
What was his profession?
1) Politcian
2) Sports Journalist
3) Actor
4) Singer
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Sports Journalist

Explanation:
On 10th November 2018, sports journalist Roshan Lal Sethi died following a long term illness, at his
residence in Delhi. He was 81 years old. In 1964, he started his career as a sports journalist with
Motherland newspaper. Till 1975, he was associated with it as sports editor. He also worked with the
Indian Express, Hindustan Times, National Herald, Navbharat Times and Sandhya Times.
21. Stan Lee died in Los Angeles, United States, on 12th November 2018. He was a _____?
1) Social Activist
2) Comic book writer
3) Politician
4) Baseball Player
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Comic book writer

Explanation:
American comic book writer and former chief of Marvel Comics Stan Lee died in Los Angeles, United
States, on 12th November 2018. He was 95 years old. Lee created the Fantastic Four for Marvel Comics in
1961 and went on to create titles like Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk.
22. When was World Pneumonia Day observed all over the world?
1) November 11
2) November 12
3) November 13
4) November 10
5) None of these
Explanation:
On 12th November 2018, World Pneumonia Day was observed throughout the world. In 2009, the first
World Pneumonia Day was observed as a joint effort by various organisations. This day aims to create
awareness about pneumonia and focus the efforts to protect, prevent and treat pneumonia. Pneumonia is
one of the major causes of deaths in children under 5 years of age. It is a lung infection caused by bacteria,
viruses, fungi, or parasites.
23. When was World Kindness Day celebrated throughout the world?
1) November 10
2) November 11
3) November 12
4) November 13
5) None of these
Explanation:
On 13th November 2018, World Kindness Day was celebrated all over the world. In 1998, World Kindness
Day was introduced by the World Kindness Movement, which is a coalition of various kindness NGOs.
World Kindness Day is observed annually on November 13. The World Kindness Movement was formed
at a conference in Tokyo, Japan, in 1997. Over 28 countries are members of this movement. World
Kindness Day highlights good deeds in the society, and stresses on the importance kindness as a binding
factor between members of the society.
24. World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) is observed on _____ throughout the world?
1) November 12 to 18, 2018
2) November 5 to 11, 2018
3) November 19 to 25, 2018
4) November 26 to 30, 2018
5) None of these
Answer – 1) November 12 to 18, 2018

Explanation:
On November 12, 2018 marks the commencement of World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) that
would conclude in November 18, 2018. It is observed to increase global awareness of antibiotic resistance
and to encourage best practices among the general public. For 2018, the World Health Organization has
developed a range of materials for WAAW in all UN languages to help countries reflect their unique
priorities. It would consist of multi-day messaging campaign focusing on 5 “focus” days of tailored social
media messaging around each of the Objectives. According to this, Ministries of Health will participate in
WAAW 2018 by marking all or just some of these “focus” days by speaking up on social media.
1. Name the Commissioner General of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)?
Answer
Pierre Krähenbühl
2. Where is Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Answer
Goa
3. Name the President and headquarters of World Economic Forum?
Answer
President – Børge Brende; Headquarters – Cologny, Switzerland
4. What is the capital and currency of Lithuania?
Answer
Capital – Vilnius; Currency – Euro
5. Name the Chairman and headquarters of Bank for International Settlements (BIS)?
Answer
Chairman – Jens Weidmann; Headquarters – Basel, Switzerland


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AFFAIRSCLOUD NOV (8-14)

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Answer – 2) Rs 113.36 crore

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Answer – 1) Axis Bank

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Answer – 1) $172.20 million

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Answer – 1) USD 13.36 million

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Answer – 3) Anupam Kher

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Answer – 2) Samay Godika

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Answer – 1) Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13. Who has been appointed the new chairman of Citigroup?

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Answer – 4) John Dugan

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Answer – 2) Hubble Space telescope

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Answer – 1) Luksika Kumkhum

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Answer – 1) Krishna Trilok

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STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Who is the Secretary General of International Telecommunications Union (ITU) headquartered in

2. Where is Sri Venkateswara National Park located?

3. Name the Secretary General and headquarters of World Bank?

Secretary-General – Jim Yong Kim; Headquarters – Washington D.C., USA

4. What is the tag line of Bank Of Baroda?

India’s International Bank

5. Who is the MD of HDFC Bank?

Answer – 2) Shashi Bhusan Behera

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Answer – 1) Rs 378 crore

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Answer – 4) Arunachal Pradesh

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Answer – 1) Alibaba Group

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Answer – 1) Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

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Answer – 1) Arunima Sinha

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Answer – 2) Jayant Sawarkar

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Answer – 2) Anand Kumar